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Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
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PRP Treatment that uses a concentration of your own blood platelets to promote healing in injured tissues.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and is a cutting edge treatment that has many applications. The basis of PRP is to use a patient’s own blood components to help heal damaged tissue. This is done by the PRP stimulating a recruitment of white blood cells, platelets and growth factors after injected. Naturally when there is damaged tissue in the body, our blood will recruit platelets other cells to help with the healing process. At ESMI, we can concentrate the platelets which a lot of growth factors and inject them directly into your injured muscle, tendon, ligament to create a faster and more powerful healing response.
To prepare PRP, a small amount of blood is taken from the patient. The blood is then placed in a centrifuge and spun and then through a multi-functional process separates the plasma from the blood producing the PRP. This increases the concentration of platelets and growth factors up to 500%. When PRP is injected into the damaged area it stimulates the tendon or ligament causing mild inflammation that triggers the healing cascade. As a result new collagen begins to develop. As this collagen matures it begins to shrink causing the tightening and strengthening of the tendons and ligaments of the damaged area. While injecting the PRP, Dr. Mody also uses a technique while his needle is inside the tendon to help stimulate the healing response as well as scrape through scar tissue.
All PRP injections should be done under ultrasound guidance so that the physician can see where the needle is at all times within the body. The injections do not want to be placed in the wrong location. At ESMI, we use PRP for tendon injuries such as recurring tennis elbow, Achilles tendons, patellar tendons, and partial rotator cuff tendon tears. It can also be used for muscle tears and ligament injuries which are not healing well on their own. Plantar fasciitis can also be treated with PRP. Though the published data is still limited on the use of PRP for these types of injuries, we have had great success with the injections when used in appropriate cases. Call our office today to have a consultation with Dr. Mody to see if PRP is appropriate for your case.
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Led by Dr. Ketan Mody, ESMI delivers advanced non-surgical orthopedic and sports medicine solutions with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to helping patients of all ages return to the activities they love.
Marie Charlton
There is no better doctor to diagnosis injuries from athletics or just plain old life! He has helped me with issues with my knees, hips and shoulder. The only reason that I can continue to ski, hike and teach Jazzercise is because of Dr. Mody’s counsel! He’s also helped my family members and friends. He us very knowledgeable on the latest techniques and theories, which I appreciate!
John Euwema
My family doctor recommended Dr Mody for a second opinion, what a blessing that was. The first doctor had right away jumped to a full blown shoulder replacement, rather than try both the steroid shot and/or the stem cell method. We are so happy for the introduction and the outcome. Dr Mody truly cares and lays down the facts as to both the process and the length of recovery. Also the expected level of movement we’d be facing. From foot to head his experience brings you a sense of security.
Elizabeth Schieber
Dr. Mody is incredible. I was in terrible pain and he was able to squeeze me in the same day I called him. He made himself available to me by phone on weekends and off hours to help me. He proactively checked in on me to see how I was. He worked his network to get me into other providers (a surgeon, a PT). I have simply never felt the level of care and attention from any other doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients. Highly recommended!
Jennifer C.
I highly recommend Doc Mody! He has seen me and my family members for years. He truly cares about his patients. He takes a lot of time with you and gives a lot of thought to your best treatment option….. always trying to avoid surgery if possible. His staff is very kind and helpful as well.
Elizabeth S.
Dr. Mody was recommended to me by a friend and it was the best thing I could have done for my back issues. He listens to all the details of your issues, which I feel are often overlooked by other physicians. I feel like he truly enjoys helping people and is dedicated to his patients. Would highly recommend!
Ruth F.
My family has been going to Dr. Mody for various problems–tennis elbow, patella stress fracture, tendonitis, etc .—for roughly 10 years now. He is fantastic–great bedside manner, extremely knowledgeable, takes time to answer all of your questions and you always feel like he explains all the options clearly.